Special Projects Coordinator

Job Posting Title:

Special Projects Coordinator

Department:

Community Services (CSISP)

Location:

2400 Wellesley Dr NE STE 300

Pay Range:

$61,339.00 - $96,866.00

Close Date:

02/25/2026

The Special Projects Coordinator conducts fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses, and coordinates the implementation of special projects, including the preparation and evaluation of proposals and compliance monitoring. Provides technical assistance and serves as a liaison for associated projects. Administers and acts as a liaison to individuals on various committees and community groups. Assists individuals and organizations with concerns and coordinates partnership process improvement initiatives. Serves as the primary contact on various committees. Develops program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses, and coordinate the implementation of special projects.
• Manage special project functions, including the preparation and evaluation of proposals and compliance monitoring; provide technical assistance and serve as the County liaison for associated projects.
• Coordinate and conduct feasibility studies and economic impact analysis of projects.
• Identify areas for strategic improvement; develop and implement improvement plans; monitor and report on results.
• Analyze proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation; develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
• Serve on committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams as assigned.
• Prepare agenda items, periodic and summary financial reports covering all areas of responsibility.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may vary depending on the specific position and the proportion of time spent on each essential function.

FUNCTIONAL AREA

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
• Act as an advocate and representative for the ABC Community School Partnership, reviewing inquiries and addressing the interests and concerns of special groups and the public.
• Conduct fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses; coordinate the implementation of special projects assigned by the ABC Executive Director, including initiatives involving systems re-engineering, performance monitoring, strategic improvement, and records management.
• Follow up on public inquiries through investigation, meetings, written correspondence, email, or phone communication; make appropriate referrals and collaborate with Bernalillo County departments and/or external agencies to resolve issues.
• Coordinate administrative functions related to ABC Community School Partnership contracts, including preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals and deliverables, processing reimbursement requests, monitoring compliance, providing technical assistance, and serving as the ABC liaison to social service and other agencies.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with the Bernalillo County Board of County Commissioners, County leadership, and the ABC Community School Partnership Board of Directors, including the preparation of status reports.
• Identify areas for strategic operational improvement; develop and implement action plans; monitor and report on results.
• Meet with interest groups and constituents; attend public forums and meetings to gather input on community school development and community needs.
• Serve on committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams as assigned by the ABC Executive Director.
• Prepare agenda items and periodic and summary reports related to all areas of responsibility.
• Coordinate, collaborate with, and may direct the work of professional and technical staff within the County and with external partners.
• Manage special projects assigned by the Executive Director, including supervising and directing staff as needed for project success.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions while maintaining strict confidentiality.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience in a professional role in social work, general management, project management, program analysis, budgeting, and/or finance.

*Any equivalent combination related to education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PREFERENCES

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Most essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment.
• Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted or tiled floor.
• Works alone primarily, with or without directions. Works with a group at times, and with a select team at times.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
• Telephone, calculator, computer, fax machine, and copy machine are used in performance of essential job duties.
• Various forms of paperwork are handled in performance of essential job duties.